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And so it is mine, the lovely 5170G!
This finally brought an end to my search for the perfect manual-wind chronograph, a hunt of almost 3 years!
It started with the Datograph, and its drop-dead gorgeous movement, and that large date! However, the thickness of the watch didn't quite do it for me. This led me to the 1815 Chronograph, and in extension, the boutique edition. Liked the thinner case, but unlike the datograph, it didn't strike to me as a timeless design, and the hunt lingered on.
It took me to a lot of strange turns and alleys, even almost giving up the idea of the perfect chronograph altogether at one point. I did come across the 5170G earlier, but being fixated on the Datograph, I just dismissed it as too svelte. But, that buttery smooth chronograph buttons, that dial, that feel on the wrist, endured in my head. It took a good 1 year plus for me to realise, yeah, the perfect chronograph I've been searching for has been known to me all this while!
Thank you fellow Purists, you've created a sizeable hole in my wallet, but have filled an equally sized void in my horological heart! 
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And so it is mine, the lovely 5170G!
This finally brought an end to my search for the perfect manual-wind chronograph, a hunt of almost 3 years! It started with the Datograph, and its drop-dead gorgeous movement, and that large date! However, the thickness of the watch didn't quite do it for...
Congrats !!
We all have different definitions of the perfect chrono but your choice is certainly a great one! Bravo! I must agree the Dato (one of my fav) is a tad thick and not the most comfy on the wrist Enjoy your new 5170G in the best of health! Cheers Robin
Huge congrats!
I think 5170 does not yet get the respect it deserves. The movement is simply great and the relative thinness of the case is appealing without mentioning the soft pushers. I'm just dreaming about 5170P to accompany my 5070P. Best, Kari
really a beatiful piece... wonderful to see you got a chance to realize your dream!
Keep on sharing the photos with us here! S
Massive congrats!
Wonderful watch and wonderful read of your journey to 'unearth' it. It is amazing how comfort on the wrist can be underestimated before we try watches on. I often have been amazed when a theoretically less outstanding watch, but perfect on the wrist, can ...
Thanks Alex...
... and very true about our initial perception based on what we see in the press photos. Once we handle it in the flesh, it usually sets the perspective nicely. Even the newly released black dial version of the 5170G, it looked utterly gorgeous in all the...
Congrats !
like you, I've also been on the search for the 'perfect' chrono and it comes down to pp5170/5070 and Datograph. It is a difficult choice since both are outstanding. Will decide to pull the trigger when the time is right. Enjoy your 5170 in good health bro...
Thanks bro...
At times it pays to take a breather and let things settle down in our heads and hearts. It will then become very clear on what looks cool now, and what we would consider a timeless piece. Looking forward to seeing the one that finally wins your heart!
The benchmark of modern chronos
For all the reasons you mentioned and all the new technical aspects of this in-house movement one can truly think: it is perfect. Great choice. Best Moritz
Congrats amigo sansaw.
Its a very handsome chrono. Wear it well , my admiration. Cheers Geross.
Bravo to you that's a fantastic choice
I've been able to handle it several times and reading about its very well designed and clever features. This is indeed one of the best chronograph movement today in traditional watchmaking. Even more so as it is something that needs to be produced at more...
Thanks for the kind words, Mark
Yes, the winding mechanism was quite ingenious, giving the user a distinct clicking sound when it's fully wound up. But the dial, that was one of the main things that kept me coming back to it. It's not shouty by any measure, yet possesses enough characte...
What a journey and a magnificent destination you have arrived at
I think the 5170g is a stunner although the retail price is excessive even for pp Love the analytical way you have found d your white whale Enjoy the presence on your wrist and enjoy the experience Thanks for including us Julian
Thanks Julian...
... and agree on the pricing. I do hate it when our sense of logic and reason gets totally defeated by emotion, lol!
Fantastic choise
I have to concur it's a beautiful watch, I love mine and it will possibly remain unique in the 5170 line up with it's breguet numerals and pulsations scale. John ...
Congratulations
My favorite 5170 dial as I love scales and the way the dial is designed and decorated. Thanks for sharing your wristshot! Cheers, Mark